Electronic Commerce

This updated version of "Electronic Commerce" covers everything from building Web sites, the various methods for transacting business on the Internet with EDI, and smart-carts, to the security issues that readers should be aware of. New material is included on Microsoft Commerce Server, SQL Enterprise Manager, Java Servelets, Smart Cards, and EDI. The text includes: detailed instructions on how to design and build a complete e-commerce site; and a CD containing applets and encryption codes. Topics of discussion include: Internet security protocols (for example SS, HTTPS, and digital signatures); how to create an effective shopping cart application and product database; EDI; implementing and working with ASPs; developing Web stores using Microsoft Commerce Server and Intershop; implementing Web merchandising strategies; configuring banner advertising; securing the transmission of orders and payments with encryption; processing credit card transactions with payment gateway systems; creating digitally signed applets to increase functionality; implementing a shopping basket with Visual InterDev and ASP; and building a database with SQL Enterprise Manager.
It also goes on to discuss: creating Web stores with CommerceServer & Intershop; configuring shipping and tax components; securing your store with SSL and HTTPS; building secure Web applications with Java Servelets and Secure Sockets Layer; programming Java Smart Card applications to store encrypted user information; using a payment gateway; configuring and incorporate Microsoft Wallet; Verifying data integrity with message digests; installing an encryption provider and encryption algorithms; creating a custom RMI socket factory; enabling SSL support in an application server; building servelets to restrict user access; and writing and installing Smart Card applications.